Ep. 118 - Starting A Business At 18

A restaurant at 18 sounds bold. Living through the part where the market changes, the street empties out, the lease stays locked in, and you’re still responsible for your team is the part most people leave out. We sit down with Jade to talk about what it’s like to build a hospitality business from scratch, chase growth, and then face the moment where effort alone can’t save the model.Jade shares the unglamorous realities of entrepreneurship: fixed costs, risk-heavy events, debt pressure, and the emotional hit of being treated like you did something wrong even when you’re fighting to handle everything with integrity. We also dig into identity and leadership, how a founder’s business becomes a “signature,” why advice like “just market it differently” can miss the point, and what it takes to look in the mirror and decide to stop.From there, the story turns to reinvention. Jade moves into event work, launches Eve Events, and learns what separates a nice production from a meaningful experience. We talk corporate events, leadership programs, award shows, and why “hybrid” didn’t replace being in the room. Her strongest takeaway is simple and hard to execute: design for connection, then add the details that make people feel part of something bigger.If you care about entrepreneurship, small business resilience, hospitality leadership, and event planning that actually works, listen now, then subscribe, share, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What helps you create real connection when people come together?to connect with Jade and her amazing work: https://www.eve-events.nl/Support the show🎙 The Coach is Next Door 🌍 Hosted by Ligia Koijen Ramos | Co-founder In2motivation🔗 Discover more: In2motivation.com 📩 Get in touch: [email protected]📢 Follow for insights on leadership, mindset, and human connection.Supporting organisations built to lead.